Federal R&D Tax Credit
The Federal Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit is a powerful incentive designed to reward businesses investing in innovation. If your company develops new or improved products, processes, or software, you may qualify for significant tax savings.
Keeping up with the R&D tax credit eligibility guidelines and filing requirements can be overwhelming. Leave the heavy lifting to our team of tax incentive experts and let us take these time-consuming tasks off your plate:
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Ensuring your client is matched with the credits and incentives that are most appropriate for their needs, like the R&D tax credit
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Collecting necessary data and documentation and completing complex calculations
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Creating an audit-ready R&D tax incentive package that clearly identifies each key component of the calculation and supporting documentation
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About the R&D Tax Credit
The R&D Tax Credit was established to encourage U.S. businesses to innovate and stay competitive. It provides a dollar-for-dollar tax reduction for companies that invest in research and development activities. The credit applies to a wide range of industries, from technology and manufacturing to engineering, life sciences, and software development.
Businesses of all sizes can benefit—whether they are improving existing products, developing new solutions, or refining internal processes. Even startups and small businesses can leverage the credit to offset payroll tax liabilities, providing crucial funding for growth.
Qualifying Activities Include:
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Developing or improving products, processes, or software
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Engineering and architectural design
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Prototyping and testing
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Enhancing functionality and performance
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Technical experimentation or trial runs
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Coding, CAD modeling, and simulations
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Qualifying Expenses Include:
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Wages for U.S.-based technical staff
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Supplies consumed in R&D
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Contract research (U.S.-based vendors)
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Cloud computing for development
Eligibility & Benefits
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Established companies can reduce income tax liability.
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Startups may offset payroll taxes.
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Open to any U.S. business performing qualified research.
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Credits can be claimed retroactively (typically up to 3 years).
How TaxCredible Can Help
TaxCredible works alongside CPAs to deliver turnkey R&D credit services that enhance your value without adding complexity. We handle every aspect of the credit process, from identifying qualified activities to preparing audit-ready documentation.
Our team performs technical interviews, calculates eligible credits, and ensures full compliance with IRS standards. You stay in control of the client relationship while we provide the specialized support needed to secure the credit efficiently and accurately.
With TaxCredible, you can confidently offer R&D credit services that generate real savings for your clients while strengthening your role as a trusted advisor.